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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.75, 510.30 and 282.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.75, 510.30 and 282.27 is: 389.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.75 : 510.30 = 282.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.75/510.30 = 282.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.75x = 510.30 × 282.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.75x = 144,042.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,042.38/369.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.57

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